Paphos

Cyprus

Things to do in Paphos:

Restaurants | Nightlife | Shopping | Sightseeing | Key Areas | Day Trips | Airport Information


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Paphos Restaurants

  • Affordable (35)

    Ocean Basket

    As the name suggests, this popular South African chain serves superb seafood dishes rangng from fish and chips to well-presented combo platters to share. The staff are friendly, the service is... read more

  • Fine dining (33)

    Asiachi Restaurant

    Dress up and enjoy some of the best sushi in Paphos. Its chic lighting and fine service make this stylish Asian restaurant ideal for a special dinner. read more


Paphos Nightlife

  • Chilled (24)

    Kafé Pariz

    Convenently located at the top of a shopping street, Makarios Avenue, Kafe Pariz is a cosy watering hole for cake and coffee by day and a drink by night. read more

  • Clubbing (33)

    Temple Pub and Cafe

    Local rock bands perform at the friendly, cosy Temple housed in a renovated traditional Cypriot city house with indoor and courtyard seating. Local and imported beers and spirits are on the menu... read more


This Month in Paphos:

By Lucie Robson

Shopping: As the goddess of love comes from Paphos, the town is a popular destination for British couples looking to tie the knot. Shop for wedding goodies or simply find out about holding a wedding locally on the beach at one of the best shops in the business, Ido Weddings (Natalia Centre, Poseidonos Avenue, opposite the Almyra Hotel, tel: 26 220 064).

Sightseeing: A short drive east of Paphos leads to Kouklia, the site of the ancient temple complex where Aphrodite was worshipped. Adjacent to the remains is a museum which houses finds from the site, including a large, black meteorite which was used to represent the goddess. Open daily.

Key areas: Paphos has its own street of boutiques which stock designer wear from Greece and Cyprus as well as further afield. Pick up unique clothes and shoes in between a coffee break at one of the local cafés. Boutique street is on and around Nikeodemo Mylona in central Paphos.

Paphos News & Gossip

Cyprus drink and drive

Cyprus drink and drive

CYPRUS

According to a recent guide warning drivers about the more bizarre international driving laws, motorists in Cyprus have to pull over if they want to consume any liquid - even water - because drinking anything while driving there is illegal.


Paphos Trivia

  • May: If you think the tasty, squeaky halloumi cheese is Greek, you're wrong. It's 100 per cent Cypriot and is delicious grilled.

  • April: Aphrodite, the goddess, was a local girl, born on a froth of foam at beautiful Aphrodite's Rock, 20 minutes' drive east of Paphos.

  • March: The first Cypriot president, Archbishop Makarios III, was born in Paphos in Panagia village. The village is worth a visit for the scenic mountainous route alone.



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